Yidou Spring

The Yidou Spring is a natural spring in the shape of a dou (a unit of dry measure for grain). Legend has it that in ancient times, Mianshan Mountain ran short of water, with a scene of desolation. One day, the Primeval Lord of Heaven came to Mianshan Mountain and saw the desolate mountain. He dipped his brush into the East China Sea and spread water on the mountain. Immediately Mianshan Mountain was covered with green trees. To guarantee that Mianshan Mountain would no longer run out of water, the god left several drops of water on the mountain which turned into springs, one of them being Yidou Spring. To express their gratitude to god, the local people built the Dongzhen Palace in a natural cave. A statue of the Primeval Lord of Heaven is enshrined in the palace. The beautiful hanging sculptures on the ceiling describe the history of the universe. Many other amazing natural scenic spots are located within a short distance, such as Elephant Trunk Hill, Deer Bridge, Gushan Rock or Mountain Fixing Rock.